Finding the Third Proportional to 208,184 and 311,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,184 and 311,706 is: 466,705.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,184 : 311,706 = 311,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,184/311,706 = 311,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,184x = 311,706 × 311,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,184x = 97,160,630,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,160,630,436/208,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 466,705.56
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